Some people may be frightened when they travel with prescription drugs, with all the restrictions that are going on in the airlines today. The fact is, it’s perfectly legal to travel with your prescriptions, and you can possibly even take prescriptions for someone else, if you have the right paperwork. Bringing your own prescriptions on a plane, should never be a problem, but certain prescriptions may result in additional questions. There are some strong prescriptions that may result in the personnel at the airport, asking you additional questions. If you are questioned about your prescriptions, it may be best to have the prescription with you.
Most people will bring their prescriptions in the original bottle, which will have their name, the prescription name, the doctor’s name and more on it. The prescription bottle alone, should be enough to thwart any suspicion of the personnel at the airport, as well as flashing your ID, showing that you are the owner of the prescription. Most prescriptions are not a problem, and they are seen by those who search you at the airport, and they pass through just fine. Only if a prescription does not match the person carrying it, or it’s very strong, will it bring up suspicion.
When you’re packing your prescription drugs, you can do a few things. It’s always best to bring your prescriptions in the same bottle you receive them in, so that you can easily prove that they are yours. If you happen to have a written prescription, for the drug in the future, and it’s from the same doctor, you may also want to bring that with you as well. Some people will take their prescriptions out of their bottles, and put it into their organizers, or put it into different bottles.
It’s okay to move around your prescriptions, but this may cause a problem when you get to the airport, if you are searched. If you choose to switch up your prescriptions, and put them in different containers, you’ll want to have proof that the prescriptions are yours, and prescribed to you. Have the label of the prescription handy, if possible, as well as the name and phone number of your doctor, if they need to call and ask questions. It’s unlikely that the personnel at the airport, will do such intense searches into prescription drugs, but you never know.
Narcotic drugs, such as pain medication or Morphine, will draw the attention of those searching you at the airport. It’s very likely that they will inquire where you got the medication from, and if you are legally able to have it. Once you can prove that the medication is yours, you can go about your day. When traveling with prescription drugs, contact them any way you’d like, as long as they’re safe from water damage, or from children opening them. You may also want to bring along your prescription labels, just in case. It’s always best to pack your prescriptions in your carry-on bag, instead of your luggage.